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Pap tests, also known as Pap smears, do not check for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These tests detect abnormalities in cervical cells, which may indicate the presence of cervical cancer, a possible consequence of human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Making Sense of your Pap and HPV Test Results
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